Did you replace the starter yet? I thought I read you ordered one.
I don't think it would be the IBS. You can unplug it and still drive the vehicle. It won't cause a no start condition.
When you say no start, it's not turning over? Just does nothing?
The stock intake tube has a resonator chamber on it to help keep things quieter. So if there's any difference with a "performance" filter it'll be very little. On the other hand, the Mopar cold air intake is one of the most expensive ones you can buy. Lot of money for some noise IMO.
It would be ready to go right out of the gate but it's a pricy option. $5k.. I know the option has other things than just the winch and winch plate but if buy a Gladiator with a steel bumper your can add the winch plate and add a bigger winch for cheaper. It's just whatever makes the most...
Give me all the ethanol! lol Burns cleaner and cooler. I'm not sure why ethanol has such a bad reputation to some, but there's way more pros than cons to it. The only negative in my book is that you'll get worse MPG. I run E15 in my Gladiator all the time and have ran E85 almost exclusively...